Indian Coast Guard
Maritime security force of India
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| 2025 | One Antonov An-32 aircraft was lost by the Indian Air Force. |
| 2025 | One Dassault Mirage 2000 aircraft was lost by the Indian Air Force. |
| 2025 | 1 Antonov An-32 aircraft was lost. |
| 2025 | 1 Dassault Mirage 2000 aircraft was lost. |
| 2025 | Plans initiated to triple surface fleet strength by the end of the decade, with 131 surveillance platforms already under construction in Indian shipyards. |
| 2025 | In process of signing contracts for building an additional 200 maritime platforms to further expand operational capacity. |
| 2025 | Contracts signed for state-of-the-art air cushion vehicles and advanced communication systems to enhance maritime security capabilities. |
| 2025 | Indian Coast Guard receives Rs 9,676.70 crore budget allocation, representing a 26.5% increase from the previous year, aimed at expanding maritime capabilities through acquisition of new platforms and equipment. |
| 2024 | 8 MQ-9 Reaper surveillance and combat UAVs are on order to modernize the Indian Air Force's unmanned aerial vehicle fleet. |
| 2024 | Indian Air Force plans to order additional 97 HAL Tejas Mk.1A multirole fighters, expanding its combat aircraft capabilities. |
| 2024 | Over 50 Kadet Loitering Aerial Munitions are on order, developed by DRDO and KDS. |
| 2024 | Plans to replace 56 Hawker Siddeley HS 748 tactical airlifters with 50 Airbus C-295 aircraft are underway. |
| 2024 | Indian Air Force plans to acquire 73 HAL Tejas Mk.1A multirole fighters, with an additional 97 fighters approved for procurement. |
| 2024 | Plans to acquire 50 more HAL Rudra attack helicopters are in progress. |
| 2024 | Sukhoi Su-30MKI fleet expansion continues with 12 more aircraft on order. |
| December 20 2024 | Steel cutting for second MDL-class NGOPV vessel completed |
| November 5 2024 | The Indian Coast Guard and the Telecommunications Consultants India (TICL) laid the foundation for a full-fledged 'Tier-3' Data Centre in Mahipalpur, Delhi. The project is expected to take 2 years to complete. |
| October 24 2024 | Deal signed with Chowgule & Company Pvt. Ltd., Goa for Air Cushion Vehicles at ₹387.44 crore |
| October 15 2024 | Final deal signed for 8 General Atomics MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned aerial vehicles from the United States for surveillance and combat purposes. |
| September 3 2024 | Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) cleared procurement of Next Generation FPV Class |
| August 29 2024 | First GSL class ship ICGS Samudra Pratap launched |
| July 29 2024 | Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) cleared procurement of Interceptor boats |
| May 31 2024 | Steel cutting for first MDL-class NGOPV vessel completed |
| February 16 2024 | Ministry of Defence gave clearance for procurement of 6 Airbus C-295 Multi-Mission Maritime Aircraft (MMMA) |
| January 24 2024 | Contract signed with MDL for MDL-class Fast Patrol Vessel, to be delivered within 63 months |
| January 13 2024 | Keel laid for MDL-class Training Vessel |
| 2023 | Indian Air Force continues to expand its fleet with orders for additional aircraft, including 73 HAL Tejas Mk.1A multirole fighters and 8 MQ-9 Reaper drones. |
| November 2023 | Two ships of the Samar class offshore patrol vessels were decommissioned. |
| October 17 2023 | Contract signed for MDL-class Training Vessel |
| April 27 2023 | One unit of the Sarojini Naidu class fast patrol vessels was decommissioned. |
| 2022 | Indian Air Force introduced 10 HAL Prachand attack helicopters, with 66 more on order, demonstrating continued modernization of its helicopter fleet. |
| 2021 | Continued phasing out of older MiG-21 Bison interceptors, with only 40 remaining in service. |
| June 2021 | Contract signed for Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) class Pollution Control Vessel at ₹5.83 billion |
| 2018 | Commissioning of the Vikram class offshore patrol vessels began. |
| 2015 | Commissioning of the Samarth class offshore patrol vessels began. |
| 2013 | Commissioning of the Aadesh class fast patrol vessels and Bharati class patrol boats began. |
| 2012 | Commissioning of the Rajshree class fast patrol vessels and L&T class fast interceptor boats began. |
| 2010 | Commissioning of the Samudra class pollution control vessels, Vishwast class offshore patrol vessels, and Timblo class interceptor craft began. |
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